BT public transportation for employment in Christiansburg

Yesterday we provided an update to the Commonwealth of Virginia's DRPT about how JARC funding is impacting BT services. Here is the overview we submitted.

Ridership for BT’s JARC-funded routes in Christiansburg has remained relatively steady with over 31,000 passenger trips provided annually. BT is also working with stakeholders to improve regional connectivity. At least 57 percent of trips completed during FY13 were for employment or employment-related activities including education and training. Commuter trips have continued to increase in popularity with a 21 percent increase; an additional vehicle and route was added to provide this service to more residents. To support attaining ridership goals, BT also hired an intern funded by DRPT’s Intern Program in spring 2013. The Marketing Intern works with the BT Marketing department and has conducted customer surveys and information sessions to further market and to increase ridership for Christiansburg bus services supported by JARC funding.